Meaning of the word rents in English
What does rents mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
rents
US /rɛnts/
UK /rɛnts/
Noun
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord in return for the use of land, a building, or an apartment
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The monthly rents for apartments in this area have increased significantly.
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He collects rents from his tenants on the first of every month.
Verb
to tear or split (something) apart or into pieces
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The strong winds rents the sails of the ship.
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His heart rents with grief at the news.